Podcast Episodes

Abortion pills at the Supreme Court

There are more abortions now than when the Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But a ruling on whether to keep abortion pills accessible could change that.…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Controlling hantavirus

Quarantine, cruise ships, and passenger tracking are reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the hantavirus is different, and public health officia…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chems in your cosmetics

From lotions to hair extensions, the products that make us look good may also make us feel bad.

This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Pete…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

"Affordability" is the new progressive

What do buzzwords like “progressive” and “affordability” mean to voters? We went to one of the most Democratic congressional districts to find out.

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is smoking back?

Gen Z is making smoking — or at least posing with cigarettes — cool again.

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-ch…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

One billion humanoid robots

Tech companies are betting big on robots that look like humans and do human jobs. Why, robot?

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by J…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Venezuela better now?

It’s been over four months since the United States overthrew Nicolás Maduro. One Venezuelan says she is grateful for the intervention and is cautious…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

RIP Spirit Airlines

Lessons from the life and death of America’s most beloved, most hated, most bootleg airline.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jo…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court's gerrymaxxing

States are already making changes to their election maps after the Supreme Court decided to unleash a new era of partisan gerrymandering. And just in…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

The cost of “I do”

Love is in the air, but only if you’ve got thousands to throw at it. How couples are navigating the pressures and expenses of planning their perfect …

2 months, 3 weeks ago